Babar Azam
Pakistan
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mohammad Babar Azam
- Born: October 15, 1994 (30 years)
- Birth Place: Lahore, Pakistan
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Role: Top-order batsman
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium (occasional)
Career Information
- Teams: Pakistan, Pakistan U-19, Karachi Kings (PSL)
- International Debut:
- ODI Debut: May 31, 2015, vs. Zimbabwe
- T20I Debut: May 24, 2016, vs. England
- Test Debut: October 13, 2016, vs. West Indies
- Major Achievements:
- 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Winner (Pakistan)
- Consistently ranked among the top ODI and T20 batsmen in the world
- Key player in Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy win
- Fastest to 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 ODI runs for Pakistan
ICC Rankings
- Test: No. 5 (as of 2024)
- ODI: No. 1 (as of 2024)
- T20I: No. 2 (as of 2024)
Batting Stats (as of 2024)
- ODI Matches: 110
- ODI Runs: 5,000+
- ODI Average: 55+
- Centuries: 14
- Half-Centuries: 22
- Highest Score: 114* (vs. Bangladesh, ICC Champions Trophy Final, 2017)
- T20I Matches: 70+
- T20I Runs: 2,000+
- T20I Average: 50+
- Centuries: 2
- Half-Centuries: 15
- Highest Score: 122* (vs. South Africa)
- Test Matches: 40+
- Test Runs: 2,500+
- Test Average: 45+
- Centuries: 7
- Half-Centuries: 12
- Highest Score: 143* (vs. Sri Lanka)
Notable Achievements
- Babar Azam has cemented his place as one of the best contemporary batsmen in world cricket. He is known for his stylish stroke play, particularly his ability to dominate in all formats of the game.
- He became the fastest Pakistani batsman to score 1,000 runs in ODIs (21 matches), breaking records held by legends such as Saeed Anwar and Zaheer Abbas.
- Babar was the captain of Pakistan’s national team in all three formats (ODIs, T20Is, Tests) and led them with consistency, earning recognition for his leadership qualities.
Babar Azam stats in champions Trophy
Babar Azam has had a notable impact in the ICC Champions Trophy over the years, especially in the 2017 edition, where he played a key role in Pakistan’s victory. Here’s a breakdown of his performance in the ICC Champions Trophy:
ICC Champions Trophy 2017:
- Matches Played: 5
- Runs Scored: 338
- Batting Average: 67.6
- Highest Score: 114 vs. Bangladesh (Final)
- Strike Rate: 80.4
- Centuries: 1
- Half-Centuries: 2
Babar Azam was one of the standout players of the 2017 Champions Trophy, contributing significantly to Pakistan’s historic win. His 114 runs in the final against Bangladesh helped seal the title for Pakistan. Throughout the tournament, his consistency with the bat and ability to play under pressure were critical.
ICC Champions Trophy 2013 & 2017 (Overall):
- Babar Azam’s overall performances in the ICC Champions Trophy, taking into account his contributions in the 2013 and 2017 editions, show his growth as a batsman. However, his major impact was during the 2017 edition, which solidified his status as one of Pakistan’s top players in limited-overs cricket.
His performances in the ICC Champions Trophy have set a high standard, and Babar continues to be a key figure for Pakistan in international cricket.
Babar Azam Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Matches | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 55 | 100 | 9 | 3997 | 196 | 43.92 | 7338 | 54.46 | 9 | 26 | 465 | 23 | 42 | 0 |
| ODIs | 120 | 117 | 15 | 5809 | 158 | 56.95 | 6549 | 88.70 | 19 | 32 | 528 | 61 | 51 | 0 |
| T20Is | 126 | 119 | 15 | 4192 | 122 | 40.30 | 3244 | 129.22 | 3 | 36 | 444 | 72 | 52 | 0 |
| FC | 92 | 155 | 14 | 6049 | 266 | 42.90 | 10918 | 55.40 | 12 | 38 | 739 | 35 | 64 | 0 |
| List A | 188 | 184 | 23 | 8955 | 158 | 55.62 | 10289 | 87.03 | 30 | 51 | 844 | 78 | 80 | 0 |
| T20s | 307 | 296 | 44 | 10989 | 122 | 43.60 | 8495 | 129.35 | 11 | 90 | 1157 | 206 | 142 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Matches | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 55 | 8 | 90 | 42 | 2 | 1/1 | 1/2 | 21.00 | 2.80 | 45.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 120 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 126 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| FC | 92 | 28 | 816 | 466 | 7 | 1/1 | 1/2 | 66.57 | 3.42 | 116.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 188 | 30 | 645 | 564 | 12 | 2/20 | 2/20 | 47.00 | 5.24 | 53.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 307 | 5 | 78 | 85 | 4 | 2/20 | 2/20 | 21.25 | 6.53 | 19.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Babar Azam T20 Stats
Batting & Fielding (Leagues)
| Tournament | Teams | Matches | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSL | 3 Teams | 90 | 88 | 11 | 3504 | 115 | 45.50 | 2750 | 127.41 | 2 | 33 | 386 | 58 | 47 | 0 |
| BPL | 2 Teams | 11 | 10 | 1 | 368 | 62 | 40.88 | 312 | 117.94 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| LPL | CLS | 8 | 8 | 0 | 261 | 104 | 32.62 | 197 | 132.48 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | SOM | 20 | 20 | 3 | 796 | 114* | 46.82 | 545 | 146.05 | 2 | 4 | 79 | 21 | 11 | 0 |
| CPL | GAW | 5 | 5 | 0 | 79 | 23 | 15.80 | 95 | 83.15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Bowling (Leagues)
| Tournament | Teams | Matches | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSL | 3 Teams | 90 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| BPL | 2 Teams | 11 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| LPL | CLS | 8 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vitality Blast | SOM | 20 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| CPL | GAW | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Major Achievements
- ICC Champions Trophy 2017:
Babar Azam played a key role in Pakistan’s victory, particularly in the final, where he scored an unbeaten 114* against Bangladesh. He finished the tournament with 338 runs at an average of 67.6. - Fastest to 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 ODI Runs (Pakistan):
He holds multiple records for being the fastest Pakistani to reach these milestones in ODIs, demonstrating his consistency at the international level. - Key Player in Pakistan’s Batting Lineup:
Babar Azam has been a cornerstone of Pakistan’s batting since his debut. His ability to anchor the innings while playing aggressive strokes when necessary makes him a valuable player.
Leadership Role
- Captaincy:
Babar Azam has been Pakistan’s captain across all formats and is regarded as a calm and composed leader. His leadership qualities have earned him respect, and he is seen as one of the best young captains in world cricket. - Under Babar’s Captaincy:
Under his leadership, Pakistan has maintained a competitive edge in international cricket, particularly in limited-overs formats.
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